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Cost Savings for 2026: The True Cost of Leaving a Finance Vacancy Open
With many organisations planning for the remainder of 2026 and looking ahead to next year's priorities, controlling costs remains firmly on the agenda. However, one area that is often overloo...
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Why Irish Employers Are Turning to Contract Talent
The Irish labour market continues to evolve as organisations balance growth ambitions with cost pressures, skills shortages and increasing uncertainty in long-term workforce planning. While hirin...
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Three-Month Notice Periods: Balancing Business Continuity and Workforce Planning for Finance Leaders
As organisations continue to compete for experienced finance talent, many have adopted longer notice periods in an effort to protect business continuity and retain key employees. Three-month notic...
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The New Age Accountant: The Skills Finance Professionals Need to Stay Ahead
The accounting profession has always evolved alongside business, but the pace of change facing finance professionals today is unlike anything seen before.Across Ireland, employers are seeking acc...
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The Rise of Outsourced Finance Functions: Why More Irish Finance Teams Are Turning to Strategic Support Partners
The finance landscape in Ireland is evolving rapidly. As organisations navigate tighter regulations, increased reporting demands, and growing expectations for strategic financial insight, many fi...
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: What Irish Employers Need to Know Ahead of June 2026
From 7 June 2026, employers in Ireland are expected to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Although national transposition is delayed, the core obligations are clear, and early prepa...
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Job Searching in 2026 – Navigating a Challenging Economic Climate
The job market in 2026 continues to present significant challenges for candidates across Ireland and beyond. While opportunities still exist across key sectors, economic uncertainty, evolving em...
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What It’s Like to Work in Plastics Manufacturing in the Midlands
The Midlands has become a well-established hub for plastics and polymer manufacturing in Ireland, with counties such as Westmeath, Longford and Offaly home to a range of employers operating in h...
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Plastics Manufacturing in the Midlands: Why the Industry Continues to Grow
The Midlands has become a key region for plastics and polymer manufacturing in Ireland, with counties such as Westmeath, Longford and Offaly home to a range of established employers operating wi...
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Medical Device Jobs in the South East: What Candidates Need to Know
The South East of Ireland has become a key location for medical device manufacturing, with counties such as Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and South Tipperary home to a wide range of establi...
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Medical Devices in the South East: Why the Region Continues to Attract Investment
The South East of Ireland has become an increasingly important location for medical device manufacturing, with counties such as Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and South Tipperary forming part...
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What It’s Like to Work in Manufacturing in the Midlands
The Midlands has long been a key location for manufacturing in Ireland, with continued manufacturing investment in Ireland supporting growth across regions such as Westmeath, Offaly, Longford and ...
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Manufacturing in the Midlands: Why Workforce Planning Is Becoming More Important
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of the Midlands economy. Counties such as Westmeath, Offaly, Longford and Roscommon are home to a wide range of multinational and indigenous organisatio...
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Why Finance Teams Are Struggling to Recruit in Ireland — And How to Fix It
Recruiting top finance and accountancy talent in Ireland has never been more challenging. From emerging digital skills to shifting work expectations, finance managers face an increasingly competi...
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Graduating into the Age of AI: How Irish Graduates Can Still Get Hired
Matrix Recruitment’s Head of Recruitment, Breda Dooley, offers expert insights into what today’s graduates need to succeed as they enter an AI-shaped job market:I spend a lot of time speaking wit...
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International Women’s Day 2026: The State of Gender Equality in Irish Workplaces
As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, organisations across Ireland are reflecting on the progress made — and the work still required — to achieve true gender equality in the workplace.This ...
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6 Accountancy Trends Every Irish Finance Manager Should Know in 2026
Finance managers and leaders in Ireland face a rapidly evolving accountancy landscape. From automation and ESG reporting to evolving skills demands, attracting and retaining top talent is more c...
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Is Your Hiring Process Costing You Candidates?
In today’s competitive labour market, employers often assume that a lack of candidates is the main reason roles remain unfilled. In reality, many businesses are losing strong candidates during the...
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What Candidates Expect From Employers in 2026
As Ireland’s labour market continues to evolve, candidate expectations are shifting just as quickly. Employers heading into 2026 will face a workforce that is more informed, more selective and inc...
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